Celebrity culture, gossip sites in the spotlight after Liam Payne's death

Us mere mortals often idolise celebrities – their glitzy and glamorous lifestyles have had audiences captivated for decades.

But at what point does the line blur from adoration to a sense of ownership?

The tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne has sparked conversations about how far is too far when it comes to the public’s entitlement over these stars – and how intrusive media can get to serve that need.

It comes off the back of a number of celebrities speaking out about the intrusion from fans and the stresses of being in the public eye.

So can society change how it interacts with celebrities – or is there no rewiring of this relationship?

Today on The Front Page, University of Otago Lecturer in Media, Film and Communication Dr Sabrina Moro joins us to discuss this latest dark mark in the celebrity ecoystem.

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